U.S. National Park Service issued the following announcement on June 3.
From Stonewall National Monument to the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, the physical memory of our nation’s civil rights history is preserved in many powerful places. The National Park Service today awarded $2.4 million to six projects in six states as part of the new History of Equal Rights grant program, which focuses on the continued preservation of such sites.
“As we begin the celebration of Pride Month, we reflect on the diverse and complex history of all Americans who fought for the equal rights of their people,” said NPS Deputy Director Shawn Benge. “The new History of Equal Rights grants program supports our state, Tribal, local, and nonprofit partners in the physical preservation of historic sites related to the struggle for equal rights.”
This years’ grants will support the rehabilitation and restoration of sites like Paulsdale in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, the childhood home of Alice Paul, a significant leader in the women’s suffrage movement and the Equal Rights Amendment; and the Ace Theater in Miami, Florida, a prominent venue for movies, graduations, proms, boxing matches, and concerts for the Black community during the period of segregation. Listed below are all this year's grants.
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